For whitewater rafting in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is an enthusiasts dream! The rivers available only short drives from the major cities provide beginners and experts, alike, with an exciting and fun challenge for half, one, and two day trips. For those who want a longer, more impressive experience, Oregon also offers some [...]
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Whitewater Rafting in Oregon
August 29th, 2010 
Joshua Tree – Hiking Ryan Mountain
August 29th, 2010 With the onset of winter, hikers in California turn to Joshua Tree in the Mojave Desert. Hiking Ryan Mountain is good way to see an excellent summit view of the park.
Joshua Tree – Ryan Mountain
If you’re looking for the best view in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain is the undisputed winner. Make it [...]
Guidelines To Buying Mosquito Netting
August 27th, 2010 Mosquitoes can carry diseases like malaria, yellow fever, many types of encephalitis and dengue. Almost 600 million people die each year with mosquito-born diseases. What can you do to prevent getting bitten?
Mosquito netting
is important because it prevents an insect bite that carries infectious diseases. It comes in a variety of shapes, color and [...]
Going On A Camping Trip?
August 27th, 2010 Camping outdoors can be an exciting adventure. Camping is a great way for family, friends, and loved ones to have a wonderful outdoor experience. Camping can create unforgettable memories: from exploring the woods to telling ghost stories around the campfire. Now before you go camping, you should be well equipped. Bringing along the right materials [...]
A Few Words In Praise of Birds
August 19th, 2010 Picture: www.nps.gov
Author: Unknown
Why do birds appeal to us ? Most people enjoy the sight of birds, even people who have never been active birdwatchers. Although birds are less like us in appearance and habits than our fellow mammals, birds undeniably hold a special place in our hearts.
One reason that birds capture our imaginations is that [...]
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No Comments »A Backpack With Wheels?
August 10th, 2010 I wouldn’t have thought a backpack with wheels would actually work for backpacking, but when I saw the web site for the “Wheelpacker”(TM), I was impressed. You wear a frame that attaches you to a wheeled pack. It can even go over logs and rocks. But it comes with a heavy price tag. They are [...]
Posted in Camping, Camping & Hiking News, Tips and Tricks, Track & Field Tags: backpacking, backpacking checklist, backpacking clothing, backpacking gear, backpacking guide, backpacking list, backpacking supplies, Camping Supplys, equipment, gear, Track and Field, Travel Tips, wheelpacker No Comments »5 Easy Steps to Giving the Perfect BackCountry Gift
August 9th, 2010 Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Is there a hiker or camper…..
4 Season Tents For Gentle Summer Camping
August 9th, 2010 There is no need to get 4 season tents for gentle summer camping. Even if there is a heavy downpour, the use of sleeping pads combined with adequate planning should keep everything fairly dry. The important thing is to not camp at the bottom of a hill, to make sure the rain fly is secure, and to take advantage of natural cover.
But, a four season tent can be a nice thing to have for extreme conditions, and if you have the money to spend on one, it is a luxury that can real…
Posted in Camping, Tips and Tricks Tags: Camping, Camping Supplys, equipment, gear, Outdoors, winter camping No Comments »East Cape Wahoo Strike
August 7th, 2010 Setting out for a day on the water we had no idea that the wahoo gods had in store for us. As the boat left the dock before the sun was coming up I had a feeling that this was going to be a great day of fishing. I stayed up pretty late the [...]
Posted in Camping, Tips and Tricks Tags: Camping Supplys, equipment, Fishing trip, Outdoors, Sport fishing, Tag and release, Track and Field No Comments »Camping Makes the Weekend Perfect.
August 7th, 2010 Do you have a weekend without anything to do or a weekend when you don’t want to do anything? I know what I’d do. I would pack up the truck and head for the woods. Sitting by a camp fire with your favorite people solves many problems, so you shouldn’t wait too long between fires. [...]
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